RN Patient Safety and Risk Specialist

Stroke response times nearly half of the national average. Cutting-edge SPOT Technology that detects sepsis earlier than the human eye. An Enhanced Surgical Recovery program that reduces opioid prescriptions and post-surgical readmissions. As a national learning health system, we're transforming care delivery, advancing clinical outcomes, and empowering our nursing teams in a collaborative effort to give people a healthier tomorrow.

The Quality and Risk Management Specialist is responsible for assisting with the quality and risk management functions of the hospital with a specific focus on patient advocacy and safety.

• Assist in the diplomatic resolution of customer service issues from around the facility.
• Assist with disclosure of reviews and/or events to patients and/or families in accordance with organizational policy and regulations.
• Facilitate thorough and credible review of grievances and complaints that address both system and individual accountability.
• Work with facility leaders and managers to endure thorough, credible and timely grievance and complaint management.
• Assist with SEA/RCA process, Occurrence Reporting process, and the Clinical Safety Improvement Program initiatives.
• Utilizing knowledge and research in the development of evidence-based initiatives.
• Entering data into databases and programs.
• Identifies and develops tools and techniques that simplify work, improve communication and make processes more reliable and consistent.
• Pulling medical record needed for review.
• Identifying and responding to variances in data.
• Identifying and responding to variances in data.
• Assists with regulatory compliance (CMS, Joint Commission).
• Promotes a climate of high productivity and competence, job satisfaction and professional development.
• Serves as a mentor and clinical role model and sets an example to implement change and new concepts.

• (RN) Registered Nurse
• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years of applicable experience
• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Alaska Regional Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note:

Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

HCA Healthcare's Alaska Regional Hospital is known for our expertise, compassion and skills. We are committed to delivering patient-centered care to every patient on every visit for our 250 plus bed facility. Year after year, Alaska Regional receives 5-star ratings for heart attack treatment, bowel obstruction treatment, and colorectal surgery.

Based in Anchorage, Alaska Regional is located in a thriving community offering…